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EL MATADOR MEXICAN RESTAURANT
2233 LAFAYETTE RD , FORT OGLETHORPE, GA 30742 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health
Most recent inspection (August 10, 2026): Inspectors recorded 6 violations, 3 of them critical, involving temperature control, cleaning & sanitizing and food storage.
Inspection history
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B82August 10, 20266 violations
Inspectors recorded 6 violations, 3 of them critical, involving temperature control, cleaning & sanitizing and food storage.
OBSERVED TCS FOOD ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY BEING COLD HELD ABOVE 41 DEGREES (SEE TEMP LOG).
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF RESIDUE ON THE BLADE OF CAN OPENER.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)”OBSERVED TWO PANS OF QUESO LEFT TO COOL ON COUNTERTOP.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(e) - cooling methods (pf, c)”OBSERVED CHICKEN WINGS STORED ON SHELF WITHOUT A LID OR COVER.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)”OBSERVED SCOOP IN SUGAR CONTAINER WITH THE HANDLE DOWN IN THE SUGAR.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)”OBSERVED CARDBOARD IN THE WALK IN COOLER FLOOR.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(2)(a) - floor, walls, & ceilings, cleanability (c)”A93February 26, 20264 violations
Inspectors recorded 4 violations, 1 of them critical, involving temperature control, cleaning & sanitizing and garbage & waste.
OBSERVED THREE PANS OF QUESO LEFT TO COOL ON COUNTERTOP.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(e) - cooling methods (pf, c)”OBSERVED SEVERAL SANITIZER BUCKETS STORED DIRECTLY ON FLOOR.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(m) - wiping cloths, use limitation (c)”OBSERVED BOTH DOORS ON DUMPSTER LEFT OPEN.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.06(5)(n) - covering receptacles (c)”OBSERVED MOPS STORED IN BOTTOM PORTIONS OF MOP BUCKETS.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(f) - drying mops (c)”A94August 15, 20253 violations
Inspectors recorded 3 violations involving cleaning & sanitizing.
Observed wet wiping cloth being stored on equipment surface after being used to sanitize equipment. Discussed with PIC and employee importance of storing wiping cloths in sanitizer solution after being used (in between use) to sanitize equipment and food contact surfaces. CA - Employee returned wiping cloth to sanitizer bucket and PIC retrained staff during on proper use and storage of wiping cloth during inspection.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(m) - wiping cloths, use limitation (c)”Observed employee scooping ice with glass (not using ice scoop) and returning glass to storage of clean glasses. Also observed ice scoop stored in ice bin with handle contacting ice. Discussed with PIC on the importance of using approved utensils (i.e. ice scoop with handle) and storing handle above food (i.e.) level. CA - Employee stored ice scoop in approved location and PIC retrained staff on properly using and storing ice scoop.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)”Observed kitchen very hot and prep cooler thermostat reading 41F. Discussed with Owner/PIC and he said one of the A/C units was down, but someone was coming to work on this afternoon/evening. PIC attempted to adjust thermostat during inspection and unit had come down from 41F to 38F during inspection. CA PIC said he would have A/C guy check when he comes to work on A/C unit, and he moved all TCS foods to walk-in cooler during inspection (had only been in unit around 3 hours - opened at 11:00am) and replaced with fresh food items from cooler. Will continue to rotate food every two hours until A/C and unit are serviced and operating correctly.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(a) - good repair & proper adjustment (c)”A93January 14, 20252 violations
Inspectors recorded 2 violations, 1 of them critical, involving handwashing & hygiene and cleaning & sanitizing.
OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP AT HAND SINK IN KITCHEN.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(3)(a) - handwashing cleanser, availability (pf)”OBSERVED WIPING CLOTH BEING STORED ON CUTTING BOARD/PREP SURFACE.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(m) - wiping cloths, use limitation (c)”A90May 31, 20243 violations
Inspectors recorded 3 violations, 1 of them critical, involving food storage and garbage & waste.
OBSERVED RAW EGGS STORED ABOVE READY TO EAT FOODS IN WALK IN COOLER.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v)(vi)(vii)(viii) - packaged & unpackaged food separation, packaging, and segregation (p, c)”OBSERVED NO TRASH CAN WITH LID IN WOMENS RESTROOM.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.06(5)(h) - toilet room receptacle, covered (c)”OBSERVED WET MOP STORED IN MOP BUCKET.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(f) - drying mops (c)”A96November 6, 20231 violation
Inspectors recorded 1 violation, 1 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing.
OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF RESIDUE ON INSIDE CEILING OF MICROWAVE AND ON BLADE OF CAN OPENER.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)”Georgia scores on a 100-point scale: A 90–100, B 80–89, C 70–79, U below 70.
Source
Published by the Georgia Department of Public Health · permit FSP-023-000230. Verify this record at ga.healthinspections.us. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.